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Award

23 Sep 2024 at 17:45

Tender

08 May 2024 at 21:12

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College is currently involved in a procurement process titled "Milton Keynes College (MKC) ITT for Lead Designer/Architect & Planning Retained Service." This tender falls under the industry category of Architectural, engineering and planning services (CPV: 71240000) and is taking place in Milton Keynes (region UKJ12). The tender is at the Award stage and aims to appoint a lead designer, architectural, and planning consultant for a three-year term starting from 30 June 2024, with potential extensions. The process follows an open procedure and is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the finalisation on 23 September 2024, with an award value of £100,000 GBP and a stipulated standstill period for any possible contract award appeals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in architectural, mechanical/electrical, cost, and civil/structural engineering services. Firms specialising in providing timely and effective consultancy services may find this contract particularly beneficial given the need for rapid response to various project demands including new builds and refurbishments. Businesses with a strong track record, relevant accreditations, and robust financial standing are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage in prestigious projects within the educational sector, combined with the potential for extended engagements, makes this tender an attractive proposition for established firms looking to expand their portfolios.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Milton Keynes College (MKC) ITT for Lead Designer/Architect & Planning Retained Service

Notice Description

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified lead designer, architectural and planning consultant on a retained basis. The period of the appointment will run for three years from 30 June 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified lead designer, architectural and planning consultant on a retained basis. The period of the appointment will run for three years from 30 June 2024. This contract will contain a break clause after 12 months and for the possibility of a 12-month extension beyond the three years. Following recent successes in gaining grants for several prestigious new build and refurbishment projects, it is anticipated that over the period of appointment there will be a requirement to provide effective and timely consultant services. To allow the college to react without delay to all opportunities the consultant team will be required to provide input without delay. To support the lead designer, tenders to provide mechanical/electrical; cost and civil/structural engineering services are also being obtained.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045825
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030399-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Milton Keynes College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Bond Bryan Architects

DEVONSHIRE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

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